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unsound  /ən ˈsaʊnd/ ? Meaning of "unsound"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) not in good condition; damaged or decayed
  2. (adj) not sound financially
  3. (adj) containing or based on a fallacy
  4. (adj) suffering from severe mental illness
  5. (adj) physically unsound or diseased
  6. (adj) of e.g. advice

Synonym(s)

unfit, mentally ill, unstable, fallacious

Antonyms(s)

sound

Usage(s):

  1. There's a movement afoot to pull down old or ecologically unsound dams, starting with this one.
  2. Many of the scary generalizations and there are lots of them are patently unsound.
  3. Nevertheless, the science they wield, if not unsound, is misconstrued.

Quotes

  1. Thomas Barnett, a former Naval War College professor, wrote in Esquire that Fallon was "standing up to the commander in chief, whom he thinks is contemplating a strategically unsound war."
    on May 8, 2008 By: Thomas PM Barnett Source: Charleston Gazette

  2. In the letter, Speaker Pelosi writes: "As our nation continues to confront severe budget deficits as a result of unsound economic policy and lax regulation over the last eight years, it is essential that, as we advance our priorities, House...
    on Feb 19, 2009 By: Nancy Pelosi Source: Earthtimes (press release)

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